Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
4. Remove shaft seal retaining snap ring from inside compressor nose with Snap Ring Remover T89P-19623-DH.
5. Insert the tip of the Snap Ring Remover T89P-19623-DH into one of the snap ring eyes (View A).
6. Rotate the snap ring remover to position the tool tip and the snap ring eye closest to the compressor shaft (View B).
7. Pull the snap ring remover up quickly while keeping the tool shaft against the side of the nose opening and remove the snap ring (View C).
8. Position Shaft Seal Remover T89P-19623-BH over compressor shaft and push tool into nose of compressor and down against shaft seal. Engage
end of tool with internal diameter of shaft seal. While holding the hex part of the tool, turn tool handle clockwise to expand tool tip inside seal
inner radius. Then, pull shaft seal from the A/C compressor with the tool.
INSTALLATION
1. Obtain a new Shaft Seal Kit. Carefully remove the contents of the kit from the package. A plastic shaft seal protector is included with each kit.
Inspect the protector for any burrs or other damage. Do not use the protector if it is damaged. Obtain another shaft seal kit, if necessary, and use
the protector from it.
2. Using a clean lint free cloth, clean the compressor shaft and the seal pocket inside the compressor nose.
CAUTION: Do not allow any dirt or foreign materials to enter the compressor.
